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Knysna is facing severe governance and financial challenges, with failing basic services, rising wage costs, and leadership instability pushing the municipality towards collapse.

Their relations remain warm just as those between their leaders seems decidedly chilly, Chris Mason writes.

Eating at Sanza Sandile’s big table is a Pan-African culinary treat

The families of Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau, who died at an end-of-term tea party, say the initial investigation was flawed.

The Hawks have arrested suspects for R14m fraud scheme.

Nxumalo is hoping that the prosecutions of those responsible will be quick.

Modack, along with 14 co-accused, face more than 100 charges, including the 2020 murder of Kinnear.

Families and opposition parties say full criminal accountability is essential to ensure justice.

The Philippine President challenged anyone questioning his fitness to join him in the gym.

Footage shows staff injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to acknowledge it is genuine.

California Democrats were already fretting about the race due to troubling polls and low name recognition

After years of speculation, New York Times reporter John Carreyrou explains why he thinks he identified the true founder of Bitcoin.

The Democratic Alliance’s new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party’s support is too narrow.

The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked, officials say.

A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.

UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time.

The ultra-luxurious Umganu Lodge in Elephant Point is partly owned by international cricket legend Kevin Pietersen.

Crude prices jumped above $100 on Monday after talks failed between the two sides at the weekend.

The Texas man, who also faces federal felony charges, allegedly had documents advocating for violence against AI executives.

With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?

The ConCourt announced recently it would deliver judgment in the Phala Phala matter within a month.

Zuma-Sambudla is on trial, facing charges of inciting violence and sedition linked to the unrest.

Elvis Chiwawa says they want NSAFAS funding to be extended to include all students.

The tour is expected to focus on jobs, service delivery and community safety.

Find out why Marumo Gallants’ Ibrahim Bancé is the kind of player Kaizer Chiefs should be targeting for that crucial central midfield role next season.

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke says they were “brave” as they beat Manchester United 2-1 for their first league win at Old Trafford since 1981.

A growing number of South Africans are coming home, fuelling the rise of a new wave of reverse emigration. Here’s what the data says …

Despite Elon Musk’s frequent criticism of South Africa, his father Errol -who lives in Langebaan – has heaped praise on his country.

Cape Town woman Juliette Bryant – who survived an ordeal by convicted sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein – has sent a message to Melania Trump.

South African actress and author Ayanda Borotho dedicated a beautifully written ode to her ancestry on Instagram.

The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire in a bid to avert all-out destruction, with President Donald Trump threatening to wipe out a ‘whole civilisation.’

A forensic investigation has uncovered irregular payments and an unlawful contract extension at Tswaing municipality.

Think Karoo and it’s sheep or scrub, maybe Gayton McKenzie. But not tequila. Yet, Mzansi’s own, Inzalo, is being grown and distilled there.

“I think we can use it as motivation, but there is a fine line as well between being positive and it being an Achilles heel in the lead-up to the game.”

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Amid growing evidence of fungi’s key role in ecosystems and storing carbon, mycologists seek greater recognition of the need to preserve ‘funga’ as much as flora and fauna

Madagascar has long been celebrated for its remarkable wildlife, with the vast majority of its species – from ring-tailed lemurs to certain species of baobab trees – found nowhere else on the planet. But when discussing...

Brand has promised “exciting developments”, of which no details are currently known.

Mahindra confirmed to TopAuto that a new bakkie is in the pipeline for South Africa.

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition is planning to build a new international airport and smart city in South Africa.

Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears.

NHS figures for England suggest a small increase in admissions and experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame.

Melle was racially abused by a transgender woman at a hospital after she addressed them as “Mr”.